Summer Special Trains: Indian Railways to launch numerous services for UP and Bihar from Mumbai, Gujarat, and Kolkata
Indian Railways has scheduled several summer special trains to assist passengers traveling during the peak holiday season. These trains aim to manage the heavy rush on routes connecting major cities like Mumbai, Gujarat, and Kolkata with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. With the holiday crowd making confirmed tickets difficult to find, these additional services provide a necessary solution for travelers from April through July 2026.
List of Special Trains from Mumbai and Gujarat
Western Railway and other zones have extended the services of popular weekly special trains to accommodate the passenger demand. Passengers can book tickets through the IRCTC website or PRS counters for these routes. Below is the list of key trains operating from Mumbai and Gujarat regions to various destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
| Train Number | Train Name/Route | Operational Dates (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 09183/09184 | Mumbai Central – Banaras Weekly | May 20 to July 31 |
| 09189/09190 | Mumbai Central – Katihar Weekly | May 16 to July 28 |
| 09093/09094 | Udhna – Ayodhya Cantt Weekly | May 15 to August 1 |
| 09097/09098 | Udhna – Ayodhya Cantt Weekly | May 19 to July 29 |
| 09465/09466 | Ahmedabad – Darbhanga Weekly | May 15 to June 29 |
| 09451/09452 | Gandhidham – Bhagalpur Weekly | May 15 to June 29 |
| 01449/01450 | Pune – Danapur Daily Special | Until July 15 |
| 01143/01144 | LTT Mumbai – Danapur Daily | Until July 15 |
Kolkata and Eastbound Summer Special Services
Railway zones are also running special fare trains to help passengers moving towards Gorakhpur, Asansol, and Patna from West Bengal. These services include weekly express trains and daily MEMU specials to provide connectivity for commuters during the summer months.
- Kolkata – Gorakhpur Special (05031/05032): This train will operate on Sundays from Gorakhpur and Mondays from Kolkata during April 2026.
- Amritsar – Kolkata Weekly Special (04624/04623): This service departs Amritsar every Monday and returns from Kolkata every Thursday until July 2, 2026.
- Patna – Asansol MEMU Special (03202/03201): A daily service operating until April 30 to assist local travelers.
- Gomti Nagar – Bandra Terminus Special (05033/05034): Weekly service running from April 13 to May 12, 2026.
Railway officials suggest that passengers should plan their journeys and book tickets in advance as these special trains are for a limited period. Bookings for several extended trips have already started on the official portals and reservation counters.